Slouching Meaning in English
word · lemma: slouch
ˈsɫaʊtʃɪŋ
SLOW-ching
slˈaʊtʃɪŋ
slow-CHING
Definition
Sitting or standing with your shoulders and back bent forward instead of straight, usually showing poor posture.
Usage & Nuances
'Slouching' is informal and usually negative, referring to posture. Common with 'slouching in a chair', 'stop slouching'. Shows carelessness or tiredness. Different from 'leaning', which isn't always negative.
Spanish: encorvado - encorvarsePortuguese (BR): curvando-se - má posturaPortuguese (PT): curvando-se - má posturaChinese (Simplified): 弯腰驼背 - 坐姿不正Chinese (Traditional): 彎腰駝背 - 坐姿不正Hindi: झुककर बैठना - झुकनाArabic: الانحناء - الجلوس بانحناءBengali: কুঁজো হওয়া - গা একই থাকে নাRussian: сутулитьсяJapanese: 猫背になる - だらしなく座るVietnamese: ngồi khom lưng - ngồi gù lưngKorean: 구부정하게 앉다 - 자세가 구부정하다Turkish: kambur oturmak - kambur durmakUrdu: جھک کر بیٹھنا - ڈھلکا ہوا بیٹھناIndonesian: membungkuk
Example Sentences
He is slouching in his chair.
basic
Stop slouching and sit up straight.
basic
She noticed the students slouching during the lesson.
basic
I get back pain from slouching at my desk all day.
natural
You look tired—you’ve been slouching since you walked in.
natural
Good posture means no more slouching over your phone!
natural